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YJ18 XVC

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ18 XVC
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 66,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 58,806 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 50,392 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 42,722 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 35,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 28,902 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YJ18 XVC is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 26,793 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ18 XVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YJ18 XVC registered?

YJ18 XVC is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is YJ18 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ18 XVC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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